JDA pushes ahead with Ivory Park’s new health facility
The R28m Hikhensile Clinic is rising in Ivory Park, promising quality healthcare within 5km for thousands of residents.
A new era of healthcare is on the horizon for Ivory Park residents as the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department, completes the first phase of construction of the modern Hikhensile Clinic.
Being constructed on Lokologa Street, the R28m facility is already 80% complete and promises to transform access to primary healthcare in the community once fully operational.
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According to JDA spokesperson Kenneth Nxumalo, phase 1 of the project included the demolition of the old clinic, relocation of temporary containers to keep services running, and extensive civil works.
Major progress has also been made on the building’s structural features, including the acute and emergency wings, 16 consultation and doctors’ rooms, entrance hall and waiting areas, isolation and resuscitation rooms, treatment spaces, blood room, linen facilities, ablutions, water storage, and integrated public artwork.
“While phase 1 has been completed, it represents only the structural shell of the building,” Nxumalo explained. “The internal finishes and fittings will be delivered as part of phase 2, meaning the current facility cannot yet function as a clinic.”
Phase 2 will focus on completing the mother-and-child wing, chronic wing, and additional outbuildings, as well as installing ICT systems, CCTV, access control, medical equipment, furniture and parking.
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“These additions will ensure that the clinic becomes fully operational within the next two to three financial years, subject to budget availability.”
When completed, the 2 173m² state-of-the-art clinic will serve thousands of Ivory Park residents, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare within 5km of their homes.
The project is also delivering local economic benefits. As part of phase 1, 12 small, medium, and micro enterprises were appointed, creating jobs, skills training, and business opportunities in the community.
The JDA concluded that the completion date for the second and final phase would be confirmed once budget allocations were secured. Until then, Ivory Park residents wait eagerly for the day Hikhensile Clinic officially opens its doors
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